The FRCR 2B is one of the most challenging milestones in a radiology trainee's career. Sitting at the final hurdle of the Fellowship of the Royal College of Radiologists (FRCR) examination, it tests candidates across rapid reporting, long cases and vivas — demanding not just knowledge, but clinical confidence and exam technique under pressure.

At Revise Radiology, we track the results of our candidates closely after every sitting. We believe in transparency — and we think the data speaks for itself.

Here is how our candidates have performed against the Royal College of Radiologists (RCR) published pass rates over the last five sittings.

The Data: Sitting by Sitting

Sitting	Revise Radiology	RCR — All Candidates	RCR — UK Trainees
Jan 2025	53.8%	54.8%	57.6%
Mar 2025	56.5%	65.0%	75.3%
Jun 2025	64.7%	63.9%	67.5%
Oct 2025	87.5%	38.7%	51.4%
Jan 2026	80.5%	Not yet published	Not yet published

RCR data sourced from the official Clinical Radiology Pass Rates Report 2021–2025.

Key Findings

1. Early 2025: a solid foundation

In January and March 2025, our candidates performed comparably to the global cohort — 53.8% vs 54.8% (RCR all candidates) in January, and 56.5% vs 65.0% in March. These sittings reflect a cohort that includes candidates at varying stages of preparation and form the baseline from which our subsequent improvement is all the more impressive.

2. June 2025: matching the global average

In June 2025, Revise Radiology candidates achieved a pass rate of 64.7%, closely matching the RCR all-candidate rate of 63.9% and the UK trainee rate of 67.5%. This demonstrates that even in our more modest sittings, our candidates perform at or above the global benchmark.

3. October 2025: a remarkable turnaround

The story of the last year is one of significant improvement. In the first half of 2025, Revise Radiology candidates performed broadly in line with the global average. But from October 2025 onwards, the gap widened dramatically — in our candidates' favour.

In October 2025, 87.5% of Revise Radiology candidates passed the FRCR 2B — more than double the RCR all-candidate pass rate of 38.7%, and significantly ahead of the UK trainee rate of 51.4%. This is a result we are enormously proud of, and a testament to the quality of preparation our platform enables.

4. January 2026: maintaining the momentum

The strong performance continued into January 2026, with 80.5% of Revise Radiology candidates passing. The RCR figures for this sitting are not yet published.

What Does This Mean for You?

The FRCR 2B is not just about how much you know — it is about how well you have prepared for the specific demands of the exam. Long cases require structured presentation and systematic thinking. Short cases demand speed and pattern recognition. Vivas require confidence and the ability to think on your feet.

Revise Radiology is built around exactly these skills. Our platform provides:

• Extensive short case practice with high-quality cases and detailed feedback

• Long case libraries covering the full breadth of the curriculum

• Viva preparation with experienced faculty who know what examiners are looking for

• Structured courses timed to each exam sitting, keeping you on track

The results above are not a coincidence. They reflect candidates who committed to a structured, high-quality preparation programme — and reaped the rewards on exam day.

Start Your Preparation Today

Whether you are sitting in June, October or later in 2026, now is the time to begin your preparation. The candidates who perform best are those who give themselves enough time to build confidence across all three components of the exam.

Join the thousands of radiologists who have used Revise Radiology to pass the FRCR 2B — and put yourself in the best possible position to add your name to the pass list.

Visit reviseradiology.com to find out more and get started today.

Pass rate data for Revise Radiology candidates is based on tracked subscribers who submitted confirmed results after each sitting. RCR data is sourced from the official Royal College of Radiologists Clinical Radiology Pass Rates Report 2021–2025.